Ross vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Ross Rank #1,362

Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Terry mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Ross and Terry boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.